Welcome to Derry Season 2: What We Know So Far

Welcome to Derry Season 2: Latest Updates and Details

Fans of Stephen King’s It may be heading back to Derry once again. The prequel series It: Welcome to Derry has not been officially renewed for a second season, but the creators have said from the beginning that the story was planned as a three-season arc.

The series is co-created by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs. Season 1 was set in 1962 and focused on the Black Spot massacre, one of the interludes from King’s novel. The first season ran for eight episodes.

Andy Muschietti teases 'WELCOME TO DERRY' Season 2

"We can only say the stuff that’s already known, like it’s in 1935, 27 years before Season 1 and it involves the massacre of the Bradley Gang from the books. It takes place during the Depression in Derry, and there are some new… pic.twitter.com/M3PvFhAD0y

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So far, no cast announcements have been made for Season 2. However, Bill Skarsgård is widely expected to return as Pennywise. Other roles would likely be played by new actors, as the story is expected to move to a different time period.

There is also no premiere date yet. Season 1 aired from October 26 through December 14 on HBO and HBO Max.

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Episode 8 of #ITWelcomeToDerry premieres tonight at 9pm on HBO Max. pic.twitter.com/hXOdfuiP8n

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According to the creators, Season 2 would likely take place in 1935 and focus on the Bradley Gang. The group, made up of bank robbers during the Great Depression, arrives in Derry under pressure and becomes entangled with the town. In the story, townspeople later claim they saw a clown holding a gun during the gang’s violent end.

Andy Muschietti has also said the season would explore the origins of the Neibolt House, the structure built above Pennywise’s lair. Questions around who built it, why it was abandoned, and how it connects to Pennywise are expected to be addressed.

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The Season 1 finale introduced the idea of time travel, which Muschietti suggested could play a role going forward. He has hinted that future episodes may explore whether Pennywise can move through time and alter events already known to audiences.

Looking ahead, a potential third season would travel even further back in time. The creators have said it would center on the Kitchener Ironworks explosion, another key event from Stephen King’s novel.

What we can expect from #ITWelcomeToDerry S2:

-Set in 1935

-Bradley gang WTD after bank robberies & murder, they place an order for ammo only for the whole town to gun them down the next day publicly (Pennywise joins in)

-Mrs Kersh feeding IT this cycle

-Neibolt house origins pic.twitter.com/Oc5moq3nu4

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For now, It: Welcome to Derry remains awaiting an official Season 2 confirmation from HBO Max.